What categories of photovoltaic panels are there

The six main types of solar panels are polycrystalline, monocrystalline, thin-film, transparent, solar tiles, and perovskite. All of these are photovoltaic panels – meaning they use daylight to generate electricity – and they're all categorised based on their material. Learn efficiency, cost, and performance differences to choose the best panels for your home in 2025. Why trust EnergySage? The type of solar panel you need depends on the type of system you want to install. For a traditional rooftop solar. . [pdf]